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Redfern Street Community Celebration - 27 February 2008

Join us for the rededication of the Mum Shirl Memorial and for the
launch of new lighting on historic buildings in Redfern Street.

Invitation

I invite you to come along and see historic buildings illuminated and honour one of Redfern’s most generous volunteers.

Date

Wednesday 27 February 2008
7.00pm to 9.00pm

Venue

Commencing at Redfern Town Hall
73 Pitt Street, Redfern

Schedule

Launch and Rededication

  • RSVP essential
  • The launch will start with a reception at 7.00pm in Redfern Town Hall where refreshments will be served.
  • Short walk to Redfern Street for the rededication of the Mum
    Shirl Memorial
  • Official lighting launch opposite St Vincent’s Church at 8.00pm.

Project Summary

  • Restoration of the Mum Shirl Memorial and decorative lighting
    on historic Redfern Street buildings
  • Redfern Park Gates - vertical shaped spotlights
    directed at park gates
  • Redfern Court House - highlights on entrance archway and steps, spotlight on the coat of arms
  • St Vincent de Paul Church - lights between arched windows
    on Redfern Street façade, downlights on side walls and main door, spotlight on figure at the top of the façade
  • Mum Shirl Memorial - new seat, new planter beds, new plaque celebrating Mum Shirl’s contribution
  • Redfern Post Office - soft floodlight on copper dome, new light behind clock face, bell tower brightened internally and externally.

Further Information

Brochure

Contacts

For further information and RSVP contact:

Lyn Black
Community Engagement Coordinator
Tel: 02 9246 7509
Email: lblack@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au


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Last Updated: Wednesday 20 February, 2008

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